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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 2, 2009?

27 free events take place on Wednesday, September 2 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out September 2 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of September . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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27 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, September 2, 2009

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free

Workshop | “Word Processing with MS Word 2003”


Hands on using wireless laptops. Introduction to the features of Word 2003. Topics include entering data, editing and saving files, moving and copying data, formatting and print previewing documents.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free

Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Other | Skate Boarding and Roller Blading


The Skate Park is open to all skate boarders and roller bladers willing to sign a waiver and wear proper protective gear. Individuals under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade”


You'll be amazed at what you'll see.... a hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats powered by the wind, a magnificent sculpture celebrating fresh water, and a glorious drinking fountain for the city's equine population. These are just some of the the sites along the way on this east to west walk through the park. Tour is approximately one hour long.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Lesson | Elements of Nature Drawing


Enjoy drawing in the parks and gardens with a professional artist/educator. Materials provided or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free

Concert | Frank Owens , Pianist


Owens (Pianist/Conductor/Arranger/Composer/Musical Director) has had a career in virtually all aspects of the music profession. His television credits include the First David Letterman Show in 1980 and It’s Showtime at the Apollo. He has also worked with an array of singers and received a gold record for his Rhythm Concert of Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree”.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Other | Oral Cancer Screenings


Screenings are on a first-come first-served basis. No appointment is needed. Testing is quick and painless.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


Tour of this magnificent Beaux-Arts landmark.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$6

Jazz | Midtown Jazz: Barbara Carroll & Jay Leonhart


Barbara Carroll, a pianist, singer and composer, has toured with Rita Coolidge and Kris Kristofferson. She has been awarded the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Award. Jay Leonhart is a noted bassist and songwriter working in jazz and popular music. He has performed with diverse artists including Judy Garland, Carly Simon, Bucky Pizzarelli, Sting, and Frank Sinatra.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$7 donation requested

Park Walk | “Views from the Past”


As you promenade through the heart of the Park, imagine yourself living in 19th Century New York City. Learn about the Park's history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to create the magnificent "Greensward" for the enjoyment of all. Tour lasts approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Lesson | Figure al Fresco


Learn figure drawing outdoors with a clothed model and an artist/educator. Materials provided or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free

Workshop | “Basic Internet”


Hands on using wireless laptops. Introduction to the Internet and how to perform basic searches.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Broadway's Natalie Toro performs from her self-titled CD


The Broadway and cabaret star offers a concert of highlights from her new album Natalie Toro before she departs on the national tour of In the Heights.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Other | Open Studios: fourteen visual artists and one collaborative group


Fourteen visual artists and one collaborative group have been occupying former bankers' offices of this Financial District skyscraper since June, developing new projects in a wide range of media. Come see the work they've created. Resident artists include: Daniel Bejar, Joy Curtis, Elaine Gan, Donna Huanca, Lisa Kellner, Claudia Kochsmeier, Kymia Nawabi, Rosemarie Padovano, Shani Peters, Armita Raafat, REINIGUNGSGESELLSCHAFT (Brian Block, Martin Keil and Henrik Mayer), Edward Schexnayder, Alison Ward, Saya Woolfalk, and Stella Yoo.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Other | Volleyball after Work


Join other adults for good-natured games of volleyball. Scorekeeper and balls provided. No experience necessary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | “Small Biz Legal Clinic”


This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to receive free legal advice. Participants can ask questions on business-related topics. All appointments are 30 minutes long; participants must schedule an appointment to receive legal advice. Be prepared to provide specific legal questions when scheduling your appointment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Other | Evening Yoga


End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Talk | “Illustrating the Fabric of Life”


Margaret Cusack, author of Picture Your World in Appliqué, doesn't sew buttonholes, hems or zippers. However, Cusack has designed and stitched Broadway posters, US postage stamps, a Time Magazine cover, even soft sculpture fish props for Monty Python's Spamalot. Join her for an overview of her samplers, soft sculptures, quilted hangings, props and portraits that have warmed up the image of a variety of clients from AT&T to Aunt Millie's Spaghetti Sauce, from Harcourt, Macmillan and Random House to Absolut Vodka, The Village Voice and Vanity Fair. Included is a "how-to" series of an actual commission - from the initial concept sketch to the finished artwork.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Status Report, an Exhibition on Immigration Issues


Be the first to view the 2009-2010 season opening exhibition Status Report, curated by Director of Contemporary Art Elizabeth Ferrer. The exhibition is about the border, immigration, and work. Featuring DJ Papichulo.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | John Fogerty, Grammy-Winning Rock & Roll Singer-Songwriter


One of the most revered and influential American artists of the past 40 years, John Fogerty headed Creedence Clearwater revival before becoming a solo artist. The concert marks the release of Fogerty’s new album The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again. For more than four decades, Fogerty has been an American treasure. Today he stands as a vital member of the musical landscape. As lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of Creedence Clearwater Revival and as a Grammy Award-winning, chart-topping solo artist, Fogerty's sound has encompassed everything from blues to country and southern swamp rock and roll. Known as one of the greatest songwriters, singers, and guitarists of all time, Fogerty was inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Leslie Gilbert-Lurie reads from her memoir Bending Toward the Sun


The lasting impact of the Holocaust on a survivor and her daughter emerges in this joint account by the author and her mother. Gilbert-Lurie was five when a farmer agreed to hide her along with 14 Polish-Jewish relatives in his attic in exchange for jewelry and furs. While in hiding, Lurie witnessed the Nazis shoot a cousin and an uncle; her younger brother and mother died in the stifling, stinking hideout.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Ned Sublette discusses his book The Year Before the Flood: A Story of New Orleans


Four years after the tragedy that followed Hurricane Katrina, singer-songwriter and author Sublette revisits history and his own experiences to illuminate the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Po Bronson discusses his book NurtureShock: New Thinking about Children


The author of What Should I Do with My Life? returns with another social documentary, examining how many of modern society's strategies for nurturing children are in fact backfiring.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Opera | Donizetti’s La fille du Regiment


This comic opera stars Natalie Dessay as Marie, Juan Diego Flórez as Tonio, Felicity Palmer as the Marquise of Berkenfield, Alessandro Corbelli as Sulpice, Donald Maxwell as Hortensius, and Marian Seldes in the speaking role of the Duchess of Krakenthorp. Marco Armiliato conducts. This a videotaped performance shown on an outdoor screen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:45 pm
Free

Other | The Inwood Astronomy Project: Look at the Stars through a Telescope


THIS WILL OCCUR ONLY ON CLEAR NIGHTS, SO PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM. Come look through a telescope at the stars. The Inwood Astronomy Project is the largest public outreach program in New York City, hoping to get 5000 New Yorkers to come look through a telescope for the first time. They will be giving away posters, postcards, and other doodads. There is always a telescope to look through, and a knowledgeable astronomer to answer questions. Bring a flashlight for the climb to the hilltop. Call for details.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Concert | Christmas Concert

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Musical | A Musical with Broadway Actors and Choreographer

Regular Price: $101
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